This week I'm talking about what to do when you disagree with your manager or someone more senior than you. Do you voice your opinion, or do you choose to keep quiet?

Let's be honest, staying quiet or nodding your head in disagreement, even when you really disagree, definitely feels like the safer option. It doesn't require fighting your fears or going against your instincts. It's the easiest option when the idea of challenging someone more senior than yourself can appear risky.

But not speaking your mind just because it feels uncomfortable could be a costly mistake. It's completely normal to shy away from disagreement at this level. We've got a natural bias to avoid situations that could harm or hurt us. Listen to this episode now, where I share five points to consider when you're trying to work out what you want to do next and also six steps to help you navigate the conversation.

00:00 The Cost of Staying Quiet

01:25 Assessing the Risk: When to Disagree

03:53 Requesting Permission to Disagree

04:51 Explaining the Purpose of Your Disagreement

05:20 Backing Up Your Disagreement with Examples

05:49 Inviting Input and Feedback

06:19 Acknowledging the Person in Power

06:47 The Value of Disagreeing Respectfully

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